Heavy Construction — Perry, Tennessee
WD TN20260124-14761-hvy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ELECTRICIAN in Perry, Tennessee (construction type: heavy) is $20.06/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $20.06/hr total package (WD TN20260124-14761-hvy, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 7 trade classifications covered by this determination.
Prevailing Wage Rates — All Trades
Base hourly rates and fringe benefit requirements for all trade classifications covered by this wage determination. Total package = base + fringe.
| Trade Classification | Base $/hr | Fringe $/hr | Total Package | H&W | Pension | Vacation | Training |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICIAN | $20.06 | $0.00 | $20.06 -30% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $9.18 | $0.50 | $9.68 -54% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: FLAGGER | $10.50 | $0.00 | $10.50 -51% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $9.96 | $0.30 | $10.26 Bottom 10% -52% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATING ENGINEERS | $33.15 | $13.62 | $46.77 Top 10% +98% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $13.36 | $0.75 | $14.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $11.68 | $0.70 | $12.38 -54% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Perry, TN — Heavy construction prevailing wage rates. Add a row for each trade in your crew, set the number of workers and hours, and optionally add a burden percentage for payroll taxes, workers’ comp, and insurance.
| Trade | Workers | Hours/worker | Rate $/hr | Subtotal |
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This is an estimate only. Burden percentages vary widely by state, employer experience modifier, and benefit plan structure. Davis-Bacon also requires per-trade record-keeping on Form WH-347; this calculator does not replace certified payroll reporting.
Other Construction Types in Perry
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for heavy construction in Perry, Tennessee.
- The Davis-Bacon Act applies to contracts ≥$2,000 involving construction, alteration, or repair of federal or federally assisted buildings.
- The total package (base + fringe) is the minimum hourly labor cost per worker. Employers may satisfy fringe requirements by contributing to bona fide benefit plans.
- Apprentices must be registered with a DOL-approved apprenticeship program to be paid apprentice rates.
- Contractors must post this wage determination at the job site. Certified payroll records must be submitted weekly using Form WH-347.
- If a trade classification you need isn't listed below, request a conformance from the DOL Wage and Hour Division.